Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in the relevant technologies and theoretical concepts.

Different levels of entry are available based on the previous experience of individual students. As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, communications, business and entrepreneurship.

Why study with us?

• Tailor your program – you can choose courses to create a personalised program that meets your own goals.
• Flexible study options – at the University of Newcastle, you can choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs.
• Enhance your career opportunities – develop analytical skills that are essential to organisations adopting new technologies or processes.
• Future pathways - once you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, you are eligible for direct entry into the Master of Information Technology or Master of Cyber Security.

You will complete the following courses:

• Database Management 1
• Object Oriented Programming

In addition, you will choose one of the following courses:

• Project Planning and Management
• Process Analysis and Problem Solving

Plus you will choose one course from a list of Directed Courses that includes:

• Systems Analysis and Design
• Big Data
• Data Structures
• Human Computer Interaction
• Managing Under Uncertainty
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Data Analytics for Business Intelligence
• Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications for the Enterprise
• Business Intelligence for the Enterprise

2024 Program Handbook

Refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

View program handbook

With the flexibility to tailor your Graduate Certificate of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs, you will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible entry level career paths as a:

• business analyst
• database developer
• systems analyst
• software developer

You will also have the option of furthering your studies by progressing to the Master of Information Technology (MIT). You can articulate into this program with credit for the four courses you have already completed in the Graduate Certificate.

Prospective students are asked to apply directly to the University. This program is open to both domestic and international students. Bachelor degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.